Darren Sabedra, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports the Oakland Raiders must decide whether or not they want to retain FS Ray Buchanan during 2005. His salary jumps to $1 million for 2005 and he has said he wants to return to the team. However, he managed just one interception at the free safety position. Buchanan, however, was second on the team with 91 tackles.

Steve Corkran reports for the Sporting News that Oakland Raiders CB Denard Walker is the leading candidate to be the team's nickel back in 2004 if CB Ray Buchanan moves to the free safety position as expected.

The Sacramento Bee reports Oakland Raiders FS Ray Buchanan says his new team has the right formula for stopping his old team, the Atlanta Falcons. Buchanan said the Raiders' offseason acquisition of DT Warren Sapp was the formula to stop Falcons QB Michael Vick. He added that Vick struggled against Sapp's former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in the two NFC South games Atlanta had each season. "Sapp always got the best of [Vick]," Buchanan said. "[They would get Sapp and] guys up front and close all the gaps in the line. Mike had nowhere to run. Mike is fast and talented, but he can be gotten."

Updating a previous report, Raiders.com reports the Oakland Raiders have officially signed CB Ray Buchanan (Falcons). Athough terms of the deal were undisclosed, Buchanan's deal was previously reported to be for five years and worth $12 million. "We're very pleased to add a player the caliber of Ray Buchanan who is both versatile and productive," said Raiders head coach Norv Turner.

ESPN.com reports the Oakland Raiders have agreed to terms with free agent CB Ray Buchanan (Falcons) on a five-year deal worth $12 million. "I walked out of the building wearing a Raider hat with the shield on it," Buchanan said. "It's a great feeling." Because Oakland has only about $125,000 in available cap funds, the team must clear some salary cap room before it can officially sign Buchanan to a contract, according to officials close to the situation. The Raiders project Buchanan as a free safety and could also use him in his traditional cornerback role as well. "I have a goal and my goal is to get double-digit sacks for a team," Buchanan said. "I think that could happen at free safety."

Matt Winkeljohn, of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons will likely cut CB Ray Buchanan before free agency begins March 3. Buchanan is owed a $2 million roster bonus on the eve of the free agency period.

Matt Winkeljohn, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan (thumb) suffered an injury to his thumb in Sunday's, Nov. 30, game against the Houston Texans. The injury does not appear to be serious.

Matt Winkeljohn, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons CB Kevin Mathis, after missing two games with a strained hamstring, returned to his role as nickel cornerback in Sunday's, Nov. 16, game against the New Orleans Saints. CB Ray Buchanan, who was filling in, was reduced to playing as the "dime" safety.

Ken Sugiura, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan recently voiced his displeasure with being benched. "You hear, 'Keep this thing together, and let's not point fingers, let's keep it tight knit,'" Buchanan said. "'But here's our way of pointing fingers. The secondary, we're going to snatch all four of 'em and bench 'em...I've always bent my back for this team. To find out you're not even playing in that spot, it's like, 'Dang, are you all saying I'm not even a part of this organization?'" The Falcons recently benched all four of the starting secondary.

Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan left the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 21 with 5:04 remaining in the third quarter after having the wind knocked out of him, according to AtlantaFalcons.com. He lay on the turf for several minutes before walking off the field unassisted by trainers, and later returned to the game.

Updating previous reports, Ken Sugiura of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Sheree Buchanan and Monica Ambrose were eliminated this week as contestants on the CBS reality TV show "The Amazing Race." Buchanan is the wife of Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan, and Ambrose is the wife of New Orleans Saints CB Ashley Ambrose.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports the fate of CB Ray Buchanan with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2003 season has yet to be determined. His play, torn abdominal muscle and scheduled salary of more than $4 million, might dictate his pending release, but Buchanan's salary is guaranteed in 2003, meaning, "He's definitely going to be a part of it," coach Dan Reeves said. Buchanan might be moved to free safety. "That's to be determined further down the road," defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports if Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan (abdomen) can play Sunday, it will likely be at safety. It's not clear if he will start or come off the bench. Playing safety is less painful for his stomach. CB Juran Bolden is likely to start in Buchanan's spot at left cornerback.

Updating previous reports, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Reeves said the team will have to assess CB Ray Buchanan’s (abdominal) abdominal injury this week to make sure he’s alright for week sixteen’s game.

Udpating an earlier story, the Ap reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has rescinded a $5,000 fine for Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan. He was fined for his "pass the magic" dance during the December 1 game at Minnesota. The league had deemed their dance a "prolonged, excessive and premeditated celebration" Atlanta coach Dan Reeves said Thursday he called Tagliabue to complain that players were never warned the dance could merit a fine.

As an update to previous stories, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan (torn abdominal muscle and sprained left knee) did not practice Wednesday. "Monday, I felt I got thrown off an airplane. Today, I feel like I got a lot more healing going on," Buchanan said. "It's frustrating. I feel like I can go Sunday. I'll probably get [the knee] drained Friday, and maybe get a shot in my stomach if it's that serious."

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Reeves said CB Ray Buchanan (abdominal/knee) not only has an abdominal strain, he also suffered a knee injury during week thirteen. Reeves said that there was swelling and blood in his knee, which points to him tearing something. Buchanan will undergo an MRI but his status for week fourteen doesn’t look promising – he’s being viewed as questionable to doubtful for this week.